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  • Your chance to get involved with Didcot Garden Town: sign-up form

    It is an exciting time for the Didcot Garden Town project as it comes off the delivery plan pages into real life community projects! The garden town team are implementing the new refocused Didcot Garden Town (DGT) Delivery Plan, which was approved in 2022. They are working on how to deliver the projects that the community has identified as the most important to bring greater social, economic and environmental benefits to the town. These projects compliment the wider delivery of just over... More
    Closes 31 March 2027

  • Western Valley: Neighbourhood Area Designation Consultation

    Vale of White Horse district council designated the Western Valley Neighbourhood Area on 1 October 2025. The original application sought designation of the entire parish area. However, due to a mapping error, a small section of the parish was omitted in the designated neighbourhood area. The district council is therefore undertaking a six-week consultation on a proposal to redesignate the neighbourhood area to include the omitted section. A map showing both the current designated... More
    Closes 4 August 2026

  • Community Governance Review in South Oxfordshire 2026 - Final Consultation on Proposed Changes

    Earlier this year we asked for your views on proposed changes to community governance in some towns and parishes in South Oxfordshire, including changes to their boundaries, the number of elected councillors and how local wards are organised. Once the consultation closed, the Community Governance and Electoral Issues Committee (the 'Committee') reviewed the feedback and made final recommendations on which proposals should be taken to a second round of consultation, and which ones... More
    Closes 30 July 2026

  • Community Governance Review in the Vale of White Horse 2026 - Final Consultation on Proposed Changes

    Earlier this year we asked for your views on potential changes for some parishes in the Vale of White Horse, including their boundaries. The proposed changes formed part of the 2026 Community Governance Review (CGR) for the Vale of White Horse. After the consultation closed, the Community Governance and Electoral Issues Commitee (the Committee) reviewed the feedback received and made final recommendations on which proposal(s) should be taken to a second round of consultation, and... More
    Closes 23 July 2026

  • Equalities database: sign up form

    Are you a voluntary organisation or community group that represents any of the ‘protected characteristics'? The Equality Act 2010 introduced the term “protected characteristics” to refer to groups that are protected under the Act. Protected characteristics are legally defined as: age gender reassignment being married or in a civil partnership being pregnant or on maternity leave disability race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin... More
    Closes 22 July 2026

  • Cornerstone Classes and Café

    At Cornerstone, we want to offer more and that’s where you come in. We’re exploring new classes, workshops and talks, and we need your help to shape what we offer next. We also would like your feedback on our Café, including how often you visit, what would encourage you to come more often, and your views on future menu options. Tell us what you’re interested in by completing this survey from Friday 19 June until 11.59pm on Friday 17 July 2026. Want to... More
    Closes 17 July 2026

  • Ardington and Lockinge: Publicity Period on the Submitted Neighbourhood Plan

    Ardington and Lockinge Parish Council is working on a Neighbourhood Plan which has recently been submitted to Vale of White Horse District Council. We are inviting your comments on the plan and supporting documents during a publicity period running from 20 May to 11.59pm on 2 July 2026. You can view the neighbourhood plan and supporting documents below. This consultation is separated into three sections: Part A - Personal details Part B - Your comments ... More
    Closes 2 July 2026

  • Proposed New Play Area in Berinsfield

    South Oxfordshire District Council has secured funding to create a new sensory play area in Berinsfield. After hearing from parents with children with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) that the current play areas in Berinsfield can feel too busy and noisy, we want to gather further views from parents, guardians, and local residents. Your ideas will help us understand what types of sensory equipment would best support children’s needs and which location in the village... More
    Closed 22 June 2026

  • Eye and Dunsden: Focused Consultation on Modifications in response to Sections 98 & 99 of the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023

    Eye and Dunsden Parish Council submitted their draft neighbourhood plan to South Oxfordshire District Council in October 2025. We carried out a period of publicity on the draft neighbourhood plan and supporting documents in December 2025. This gave residents and statutory consultees an opportunity to comment on the draft plan. The responses to the December 2025 publicity period were submitted for examination and published on our website . Andrew... More
    Closed 15 June 2026

  • Let's Talk Rubbish! Waste and Street Cleaning Survey 2026

    We would like to know what you think of the waste and street cleaning services offered by South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils. These include refuse, recycling, food and garden waste collections, and street cleansing services. This survey is run annually and in 2025, more than 2,100 people took part. As a result of the feedback we received, extra training was given to the staff who perform the services to help ensure bins are returned... More
    Closed 4 June 2026

  • Review of the Off-Street Parking Orders for South and Vale Districts

    We are currently reviewing the Off-Street Parking Orders for South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse districts. As part of this review, we are proposing amendments to the following car parks - find out more by watching the video. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse Car Parks Change all South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse car parks to a ticketless system. This means you will no longer need to display a physical ticket in your vehicle. You will... More
    Closed 8 May 2026

  • Community Governance Review in the Vale of White Horse 2026

    Vale of White Horse District Council is seeking your views on potential changes for some parishes, including their boundaries. The proposals outlined in this consultation form part of the 2026 Community Governance Review (CGR) for the Vale of White Horse. If the proposed changes are adopted, they will become effective in time for the May 2027 elections. As part of the 2026 CGR we would like to hear your thoughts on the following proposals: A) Requests for a... More
    Closed 7 May 2026

  • Community Governance Review in South Oxfordshire 2026

    South Oxfordshire District Council is seeking your views on potential changes for some town and parish councils, including their boundaries, the number of elected councillors and how local wards are organised. The proposals outlined in this consultation form part of the 2026 Community Governance Review (CGR) for South Oxfordshire. Some of the amendments we are consulting on are based on the recommendations made by the 2023/24 Local Government Boundary Commission for England... More
    Closed 9 April 2026

  • Review of the Joint Taxi Licensing Policy 2026

    We are currently reviewing the Joint Taxi Licensing Policy for South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse. The Councils have a responsibility to ensure the policy remains current and compliant with legislation, and we aim to review the policy at least every five years. As part of this review, amendments have been proposed to various sections, including minor clarifications and updates to reflect recent changes in guidance from central... More
    Closed 10 March 2026

  • Routes: Cow Lane Connecting Communities Project

    The councils have been working with local artists on an exciting project that will transform Cow Lane underpass into a safer, more welcoming and visually appealing route. This project has two strands: An outdoor gallery: The artwork uses themes and colours derived from workshops with local people. The dynamic circular artworks will begin in the station foyer and continue on the wing walls either side of the Cow Lane underpass. An illuminate... More
    Closed 30 January 2026

  • Eye and Dunsden: Publicity Period on the Submitted Neighbourhood Plan

    Eye and Dunsden Parish Council is working on a Neighbourhood Plan which has recently been submitted to South Oxfordshire District Council. We are inviting your comments on the plan and supporting documents during a publicity period running from Thursday, 27 November 2025 to 11.59pm on Tuesday, 27 January 2026. You can view the neighbourhood plan and supporting documents below. This consultation is separated into three sections: Part A - Personal details Part B... More
    Closed 27 January 2026

  • Licensing Act Policy Consultation

    We are currently reviewing our existing joint Licensing Act policy in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse. The current version of the policy, which was adopted in 2021, is now due a review and update. The proposed policy includes updates to legislation and expansion to various sections to provide further detail and to add more clarity. You can view a document of the proposed changes and proposed Licensing Act Policy . We invite you to share your views on the proposed policy... More
    Closed 16 October 2025

  • Whitchurch-on-Thames Conservation Area Appraisal

    We are carrying out a review of the conservation area in Whitchurch-on-Thames. What is a Conservation Area? Click on the video below to find out more. As part of the review process, we are now inviting comments on the Whitchurch on-Thames Conservation Area Appraisal document . The document details a number of proposed changes to the conservation area boundary as follows: Addition of land on Hardwick Road to include a historic avenue of trees. ... More
    Closed 8 October 2025

  • Watlington Conservation Area Appraisal

    We are carrying out a review of the conservation area in Watlington. What is a Conservation Area? Click on the video below to find out more. As part of the review process, we are now inviting comments on the Watlington Conservation Area Appraisal document . The document details a number of proposed changes to the conservation area boundary as follows: Addition of open space on Britwell Road Addition of 21 and 23 Britwell Road. ... More
    Closed 8 October 2025

  • Goring-on-Thames Conservation Area Appraisal

    We are carrying out a review of the conservation area in Goring-on-Thames. What is a Conservation Area? Click on the video below to find out more. As part of the review process, we are now inviting comments on the Goring-on-Thames Conservation Area Appraisal document . The document details a number of proposed changes to the Goring-on-Thames Conservation Area boundary as follows: Addition of Railway Cottages to the conservation area because... More
    Closed 8 October 2025

  • Preston Crowmarsh Conservation Area Appraisal

    We are carrying out a review of the conservation area in Preston Crowmarsh. What is a Conservation Area? Click on the video below to find out more. As part of the review process, we are now inviting comments on the Preston Crowmarsh Conservation Area Appraisal document . The document details a number of proposed changes to the conservation area boundary as follows: Alterations to the conservation area boundary southwards to include the properties,... More
    Closed 8 October 2025

  • Oxford & Shires and Ridgeway Councils

    Two new councils, a shared commitment to our local communities. We want to shape a simpler, stronger future for local government in Oxfordshire and West Berkshire. We’re proposing a bold but balanced change to tackle the government's plans to replace the current two-tier system in Oxfordshire and the need for a larger council in West Berkshire. Our plan is to do this with two brand new councils that are simpler, more efficient and more accountable to you... More
    Closed 16 July 2025

  • Draft Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2025-28

    As Local Housing Authorities, South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse District Councils have a legal requirement to publish a joint homelessness and rough sleeping strategy. Our last strategy covered the period 2020-25 . We would now like to hear your views on the proposed objectives of our new draft Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2025-28. The 2025-2028 joint draft strategy sets out our vision and commitment to preventing homelessness and rough sleeping in the districts.... More
    Closed 16 June 2025

  • Let's Talk Rubbish - Waste Satisfaction Survey 2025

    We would like to know what you think of the waste and recycling services offered by South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils. These include refuse, recycling, food and garden waste collections, and street cleansing services. We last asked for your views on our services in 2024 - thank you to everyone who took part. You can click on this link to view the 2024 consultation report . By taking part in this year's survey you will help us to... More
    Closed 13 June 2025

  • Warborough and Shillingford NDP Review: Regulation 16 Consultation

    Warborough and Shillingford Parish Council is working on a Neighbourhood Plan Review which has recently been submitted to South Oxfordshire District Council. If adopted, the reviewed Neighbourhood Plan will replace the Warborough and Shillingford Neighbourhood Plan adopted on 11 October 2018. We are inviting your comments on the plan review and supporting documents during a publicity period running from Monday, 28 April to 11.59pm on Wednesday 11 June 2025. You can view the... More
    Closed 11 June 2025

  • Chalgrove Neighbourhood Plan Review: Regulation 16 Consultation

    Chalgrove Parish Council is working on a Neighbourhood Plan Review which has recently been submitted to South Oxfordshire District Council. If adopted, the reviewed plan will replace the Chalgrove Neighbourhood Plan adopted on 20 December 2018. We are inviting your comments on the plan review and supporting documents during a publicity period running from Monday, 28 April to 11.59pm on Wednesday, 11 June 2025. You can view the neighbourhood plan review and supporting documents... More
    Closed 11 June 2025

  • Parking Machines Trial 2025: South and Vale

    We are trialling two types of car park machines across South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse districts and would really appreciate your experience of using the machines. This survey will only take two minutes to complete. If you have any questions about this survey or require it in an alternative format (for example large print, Braille, audio, Easy Read and alternative languages) please email technicalservices@southandvale.gov.uk or call 07717 226162. ... More
    Closed 26 May 2025

  • Empty Properties Survey

    South Oxfordshire and Vale of White House District Councils are committed to bringing empty properties back into use. As the owner of an empty home, you are losing potential rental revenue and will have to pay costs for rubbish and garden clearance, graffiti removal or boarding up the home. Alongside increased Council Tax, you will also have to pay increased insurance for an empty or dilapidated property. Our Empty Homes service offers homeowners information, advice... More
    Closed 17 April 2025

  • Charity Collections Policy

    We are introducing a new joint policy for South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse districts related to charity collections. The proposed policy is aimed at safeguarding donors and beneficiaries, ensuring fair access to collection opportunities and preventing unlicensed fundraising. It introduces key measures, including: A requirement for applicants to provide detailed supporting material about their charity. Restrictions on where collections can take... More
    Closed 26 March 2025

  • Housing Allocations Policy Review

    South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are seeking your views on proposed changes to our joint Housing Allocations Policy. We maintain a housing register and advertise available social housing through a Choice Based Lettings Scheme. The Joint Housing Allocations Policy sets out the criteria to join the housing register and the rules for how social housing is allocated. The policy needs updating to reflect current housing priorities in the... More
    Closed 18 March 2025
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